Autism CanTech

Service provides:

• a free program for underemployed autistic youth to gain skills to ready them for employment in the digital economy
• a mixture of 4 months of in-class training (in-person and virtual) and 2 months of paid work-integrated learning using the additional supports of career coaches and innovative assistive technology
• opportunities for employers to host a participant for internship (paid for by the program), to receive support when hosting, and to receive training and free consultative services whether or not they host a participant, to make their workplaces more inclusive to those with autism

• 18 to 30 years
• who have been diagnosed or self-diagnosed as autistic
• are a citizen, permanent resident, or refugee in Canada
• can legally work in Canada
• are confident using a personal computer (PC) and software programs
• who will not be employed, in a transitional program, in training, or enrolled in school at the start of the program or for the duration of the program
• and who can stick to routines, is ready to learn new skills, and motivated to find long-term employment in the digital economy

• visit website for application information
• contact for more details on how employers to receive free consultations or training

Waiting period varies depending on intake. There are multiple intakes throughout the year. 

• Disability Supports - Disability Employment Programs
• Employment - Disability Employment Programs
• Employment - Job Placement and Training